{
  "id": 19248545,
  "title": "Adelola: How Nigerians Can Survive, Flourish in Uncertain Times",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/adelola-how-nigerians-can-survive-flourish-in-uncertain-times",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T23:42:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/10/adelola-how-nigerians-can-survive-flourish-in-uncertain-times/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Rotimi Adelola is a renowned professional with an extensive background in psychology, leadership, and organizational development. His new book, \"Psychology of Success: A Practical Guide to Flourishing in Uncertain Times,\" explores how individuals can thrive in challenging circumstances. Adelola's work aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, providing readers with actionable insights and tools to navigate life's uncertainties.\n\nThe author's motivation for writing the book stemmed from the economic difficulties, unemployment, and insecurity plaguing Nigeria, as well as similar concerns in other parts of the world. People are grappling with questions about planning for an uncertain future, maintaining hope, and building meaningful lives despite adversity. Dr. Adelola also drew inspiration from the varying responses of individuals with comparable talents when faced with challenges.\n\nIn \"Psychology of Success,\" Adelola seeks to move readers beyond mere motivation and towards understanding and practicing behaviors that lead to meaningful achievement. He emphasizes that success encompasses psychological well-being, meaningful relationships, personal growth, ethical conduct, and positive contributions to society. The book offers practical guidance on understanding oneself, setting worthwhile goals, taking disciplined actions, and learning from experiences.\n\nThe book features a series of workbooks that bridge theory and practice, encouraging readers to examine their experiences, apply the concepts discussed, and make concrete commitments to change. These workbooks are based on psychological principles such as self-efficacy, which highlights the importance of belief in one's ability to perform specific actions, and goal-setting theory, which underscores the value of clear, challenging goals when accompanied by commitment, capability, and feedback.\n\nBy incorporating real-life examples from successful Nigerians and international figures, the book invites readers to reflect on choices, persistence, learning, and adaptation. However, the author stresses that these stories should not be viewed as universal formulas for success, but rather as sources of inspiration and lessons. Each chapter concludes with a workbook to help readers apply the concepts discussed and review their progress.\n\nUltimately, Adelola's book serves as a practical resource for career professionals, entrepreneurs, young graduates, government officials, and students seeking to navigate life's uncertainties and achieve authentic success.",
  "summary": "Dr Rotimi Adelola is an organisational psychologist, leadership development consultant, educator, public administrator, author, filmmaker, and transformational thinker whose professional journey spans academia, banking, oil and gas, public service, organisational",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}